The initial set up of Dialysis Unit commenced working in 1997, with assistance of Hope kidney Foundation . In 2009, an independent Nephrology Department was established in Fama Jinnah Block ,SGRH. An eminent pioneer was Prof. Sameena Akram. The department is recognized for rotational training, in addition to being approved for both FCPS & MD postgraduate programs. It is currently being headed by Associate Professor , Dr. Shahid Anwar, who is also a Supervisor for FCPS & MD postgraduate programs in Nephrology. There are 10 FCPS and 4 MD students under his supervision. The faculty also includes one Assistant Professor. The experienced and dedicated team is involved in assessment and management of patients with different renal diseases, along with provision of facility of maintenance hemodialysis which is available in emergency situations as well. The department also has expertise in conducting renal biopsies and passing double lumen catheters. The service provision is complemented by a well-equipped Dialysis unit having six machines for Hepas B/C negative patients, seven machines for Hepatitis C positive patients and one machine for Hepatitis B positive patients, requiring dialysis. The Department has ten bedded separate male and female wards, shared with Medical Unit 1. The infrastructure also includes rooms for Consultants, Medical Officers, House Officers and academic purpose. The department has a comfortable waiting area for patients as well.